Private Music Lessons Adjunct

About the role

The Music program at Olympic College offers private individual instruction in various instruments and vocal lessons. Faculty provide lessons through Zoom and/or Skype, adapting to a variety of learning modalities including Canvas, online resources, and face-to-face instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach evening, distance, and in-person classes on the Bremerton and other campuses when requested
• Provide quality teaching, including related preparation, grading, and record keeping
• Provide class syllabi/guidelines to students enrolled in classes by the first day of classes and to the division office as requested
• Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments in learning environments and activities to meet those needs
• Punctually communicate with students, faculty, staff and administrators
• Hold regularly scheduled private lessons for students for the schedule span of time enrolled (1/2 credit = ½ hr/week; 1 credit = 1 hr/week)

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in area of instruction
• Experience teaching or mentoring music students – specifically in area of desired instruction
• Preferred: Master degree in area of instruction
• Preferred: Two years teaching experience of private lessons – at the adult level

Skills

Successful Candidate will be able to:

• Deliver instructional course content with excitement and enthusiasm
• Use a variety of methods and modes of instruction to ensure student success
• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching students with little or no background, as well as the experienced student desiring to further their career
• Utilize a variety of assessment activities to evaluate student learning and achievement
• Support diversity in higher education through application of culturally responsive teaching pedagogies and the use of diverse resources/voice, as well as by contributing through actions
• Foster a climate of multi-cultural understanding and appreciation
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Olympic College mission, diversity, and a learning-centered climate
• Demonstrate success incorporating accessibility and special needs accommodations via course materials and classroom activities
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in the classroom and with other professionals to maintain effective and positive working relationships
• Collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, and students as part of an educational team
• Incorporate the use of technology in the delivery of course content and services as appropriate, including use of the College-approved learning management system

Benefits

Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan
TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan
sick leave
Aflac
space available tuition waiver
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
fitness center
reduced rate and priority consideration on-site childcare on a space available.

Pay

$1,000 per credit*

Schedule

Part-time

Conditions of Employment

• Background check including criminal record history
• Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form
• Reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the campus to respond to workplace reporting requirements at the time of hiring
• Frequent travel to Olympic College campuses or other sites may occur